nbspThe company was dispatched to the area of Maidencreek Rd and Evansville Rd. for a vehicle reported to have struck a utility pole with injuries. The Ladder and Utility responded on the incident. The crews cribbed powered down the vehicle and extricated the patient.nbsp … [Read more...]

pThere once was a named Blandtown in Berks County. Prehaps you can figure out where it was-and with a slight name modification-still is.When Robert Blan purchased a large tract of land in what is now Maidencreek Township in the late 18th century he set up a black-smith shop sold … [Read more...]

pAt 0220 hours Company 12 11 32 45 and 520 were dispatched to Giorgio Mushroom located in the 1100 block of Park Rd. Chief 11 arrived on the scene followed by Engine 11-1 and Ladder 12. Ladder 12 went in to service and put the ladder to the roof. While its crew went in with the … [Read more...]

pCo. 12 Rescue 11 Engine 32 520 and 535 were dispatched to Rt. 222 and Rt. 73 for an accident reported with injuries and possible entrapment. Ladder 12 arrived on the scene and made patient contact and started to stabilize the vehicle. Rescue 11 arrived on the scene and assisted … [Read more...]

The company was dispatched along with 520 535 amp 560 for EMS to the 800Blk. of Park Rd. between Sophia Blvd. and Guildin Rd. for an accident reported with injuries. Upon the response of Ladder 12 additional information was given that an SUV had struck a horse and buggy with two … [Read more...]

We recently took delivery of our new F.A.S.T board from FAST Rescue Solutions. Last night we had the after delivery training in which we learned of even more capabilities the board has. Whether it be civilian rescue or rescuing our own, the F.A.S.T board is on a level all by itself! We are proud to be a part of the F.A.S.T board team and embrace the "save our own.. FAST!" mentality. Special thanks to Michael R. Horst for sharing his abundance of knowledge with us, and thank you to the officers from Reading Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1803 who came out and showed interest in the board. ... See MoreSee Less

The training that I observed last evening was amazing. I hope we never have to use this in a real situation but if we do we have the crew, the tools and now the training. Let’s keep practicing every situation where the F.A.S.T board can be used. I am proud to be involved with a highly motivated group of firefighters. STAY SAFE!!

Proud of this fire department!!!!! Keep up the good work and stay safe.